Chemistry (CHEM)

Prerequisite: Mathematics 46 or 92, each with a grade
of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill
Levels M40 or M45.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 100L with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.Advisory:English 47A or English 48 and English 49,
each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.Limitation on Enrollment:This course is not open
to students with previous credit for or concurrent
enrollment in Chemistry 200 or 152.
This course is an introductory study of the
language and tools of chemistry. Basic concepts
of the structure, properties, interactions of matter
and energy are studied, both qualitatively and
quantitatively. Emphasis is placed on matter,
chemical changes, chemical conversions, chemical
bonding, and acid-base chemistry. This course
is intended for students majoring in nursing,
nutrition, or animal health technology and provides
a foundation for further coursework in chemistry,
in particular for introductory organic chemistry.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer Limitation: Chemistry
(CHEM) 100, 100L and 152, 152L combined: maximum
credit, four units. No credit will be given for 100, 100L
or 152, 152L if taken after CHEM 200.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 46 or 92, each with a grade
of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill
Levels M40 or M45.Corequisite: Chemistry 100.Advisory: English 47A or English 48 and English 49,
each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This laboratory course is designed to illustrate the
principles of inorganic and physical chemistry and to
familiarize students with scientific reasoning, basic
laboratory equipment and safe practices, scientific
data collection methods and interpretation. This
laboratory course is intended for students majoring
in nursing, nutrition and allied health sciences,
and provides a foundation for future lab work in
chemistry. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer Limitation:
Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 100L and 152, 152L
combined: maximum credit, four units. No credit
will be given for 100, 100L or 152, 152L if taken after
CHEM 200.

111 Chemistry in Society - 3 hours lecture, 3 units (Grade Only)

Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and W5; Chemistry 111L with a grade
of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This is an introductory chemistry course for
non-science majors. The course emphasizes
conceptual topics in chemistry and scientific
thinking. Students learn to understand how society
uses chemistry-based technologies and how to
analyze current trends or news involving chemistry.
Topics include a basic understanding of matter and
energy, physical and chemical changes, the atom,
nuclear chemistry, bonding, acids and bases, organic
chemistry, and biochemistry. Current issues in
environmental chemistry such as energy resources,
air and water pollution are explored. Students
discuss the effects and controversy surrounding the
use of different forms of energy. In addition, current
issues in organic and biochemistry are examined
including trends in diets, certain medicines and
drugs, and personal care items. Students planning
on taking further courses in chemistry should take
Chemistry 100 or Chemistry 152. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in: Chemistry 111 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.Advisory:English 48 and English 49, each with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and W5.
This laboratory course is intended for non-science
majors. It is designed to illustrate the principles of
chemistry presented in Chemistry 111 in order for the
student to understand how chemistry is used in our
society. Experiments explore not only basic concepts
in chemistry such as matter, energy, and the atom,
but also explore real world applications of chemistry.
This includes performing experiments related to the
chemistry of the environment, household products,
and biochemistry. Students learn how to work safely
within the laboratory. Students who need to take
further chemistry courses should enroll in Chemistry
152L or Chemistry 100L. (FT) AA/AS; CSU, UC.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 100 and 100L, or Chemistry
152 and 152L, each with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 130L with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
This is a one-semester course that introduces the
basic physical, chemical and structural features of
organic and biological compounds. Topics such as
bonding, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons,
the chemistry of organic functional groups, and the
properties of important biological compounds such
as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are covered. The
importance of these compounds in our daily lives
is emphasized. This course is designed for nursing,
nutrition, and allied health majors. (FT) AA/AS; CSU;
UC Transfer Limitation: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L
and 231, 231L combined: maximum credit, one
course (with lab).

Prerequisite: Chemistry 100 and 100L, or Chemistry
152 and 152L, each with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 130 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
This is a one-semester laboratory course that
illustrates the principles presented in Chemistry
130. Students are introduced to common organic
chemistry laboratory equipment, fundamental
organic and biochemical reactions, tests
and techniques. Techniques covered include
chromatography, recrystallization, and distillation.
Tests and reactions of common organic functional
groups, carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids are
covered. Synthesis of a medicinal compound such as
aspirin or a nitrogen-based analgesic is also covered.
This course is designed for nursing, nutrition, and
allied health majors. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer
Limitation: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231, 231L
combined: maximum credit, one course (with lab).

Prerequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level M50.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 152L with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and W5.Limitation on Enrollment:This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Chemistry 151.
This is a one-semester preparatory course in
chemistry consisting of an intensive study of the
principles of inorganic and physical chemistry
in preparation for General Chemistry. Topics
include atomic structure, chemical nomenclature,
periodicity, chemical equations, stoichiometry,
solutions, and gas laws. Emphasis is placed on
problem solving and chemical calculations. This
course is intended for those students majoring in
one of the natural sciences, engineering, or related
curricula who need to take General Chemistry.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer Limitation: Chemistry
(CHEM) 100, 100L and 152, 152L combined: maximum credit, four units. No credit will be given for 100, 100L
or 152, 152L if taken after CHEM 200.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of “C” or
better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level M50.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 152 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.Advisory: English 48 and English 49, each with a
grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment
Skill Levels R5 and W5.Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with previous credit for Chemistry 151.
This course is a one-semester laboratory in the
principles of inorganic and physical chemistry
in preparation for General Chemistry. Topics
include chemical measurement, significant figures,
laboratory safety, laboratory techniques, chemical
reactions and stoichiometry. Emphasis is placed
on problem solving, data analysis and chemical
calculations. This course is intended for students
majoring in one of the natural sciences, engineering
or related curricula who need to take General
Chemistry. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer Limitation:
Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 100L and 152, 152L
combined: maximum credit, four units. No credit
will be given for 100, 100L or 152, 152L if taken after
CHEM 200.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 152 and 152L, each
with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent and
Mathematics 96 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 200L with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
This is the first course in a two course sequence in general chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the principles and laws of inorganic chemistry, including quantitative, mathematical problem-solving. Topics include chemical equations, stoichiometry, atomic theory, and its relationship to periodicity of the elements, bonding theories, molecular geometry, solution chemistry, liquids, solids, and the gas laws. This course is intended for science majors and all students interested in chemistry. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 200 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This is the first course in a two course sequence
in general chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the
principles and laws of inorganic chemistry, including
quantitative, mathematical problem-solving. Topics
include chemical equations, stoichiometry, atomic
theory, and its relationship to periodicity of the
elements, bonding theories, molecular geometry,
solution chemistry, liquids, solids, and the gas laws.
This course is intended for science majors and all
students interested in chemistry. (FT) AA/AS; CSU;
UC; C-ID CHEM 110.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 200 and Chemistry 200L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 201L with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This course is the second course in a two course
sequence in general chemistry and is intended
for students majoring in science or satisfying
prerequisites for professional schools. The course
covers the principles of physical and inorganic
chemistry with an emphasis on quantitative,
mathematical problem solving. Topics in the course
include chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid
base theory, thermochemistry, thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, coordination chemistry and
nuclear chemistry. The course also includes an
introduction to organic chemistry. (FT) AA/AS;
CSU; UC.

Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 201 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
This is the second semester laboratory course of
a two course sequence in general chemistry. It
is intended for students majoring in science or
satisfying prerequisites for professional schools. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles
of physical and inorganic chemistry. Topics include
techniques of data analysis, chemical kinetics,
chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, and salts,
thermochemistry, electrochemistry, coordination
chemistry. Wherever appropriate and whenever
possible, computer skills are introduced and
applied to data analysis, laboratory simulations, and
computer interfacing with laboratory equipment.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and Chemistry 201L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 231L with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.Advisory: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better,
or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R6 and
W6 or English 105 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
This course is the first semester of a one-year course
in Organic Chemistry. Major themes include, but
are not limited to, bonding, molecular structure,
isomerism, conformational analysis, nomenclature,
reaction mechanisms, and synthesis. An emphasis
is placed on the reactions of aliphatic compounds
such as alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes,
alkyl halides, and alcohols. The organic chemistry
literature, and spectral interpretation using
techniques such as infrared and nuclear magnetic
spectroscopies, are introduced to support the above
topics. This course is designed for undergraduates
pursuing a degree in the chemical sciences, training
in chemical technology, and other transfer students
who need organic chemistry as part of the formal
preparation for their major; for example, molecular
biology, premedical, predental, and pharmacy.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer Limitation: Chemistry
(CHEM) 130, 130L and 231, 231L combined: maximum
credit, one course (with lab).

Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and Chemistry 201L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 231 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.Advisory: English 105 or English 101 with a grade of
“C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels
W6 and R6.
This is a laboratory course designed to illustrate the
principles presented in Chemistry 231. The emphasis
is on the determination of physical properties and
the separation, purification and identification of
organic compounds. The course acquaints students
with the equipment, glassware, techniques and
safe practices specific to the organic chemistry
laboratory. Techniques such as measurement of
physical constants, recrystallization, extraction,
distillation and chromatography are used in the
synthesis and/or characterization of selected classes
of organic compounds. These classes include, but are
not limited to, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides,
and alcohols. The organic chemistry literature and
spectral interpretation using techniques such as
infrared and nuclear spectroscopies, are introduced
to support the above topics. This course is designed
for undergraduates pursuing a degree in the
chemical sciences, training in chemical technology,
and those students who need organic chemistry as
part of the formal preparation for their major; for
example, molecular biology, premedical, predental,
and pharmacy. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC Transfer
Limitation: Chemistry (CHEM) 130, 130L and 231, 231L
combined: maximum credit, one course (with lab).

Prerequisite: Chemistry 231 and Chemistry 231L, each
with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 233L with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent.
This course is the second semester of a one-year
sequence in Organic Chemistry. The topics covered
include, but are not limited to, molecular structure,
molecular behavior, nomenclature, reaction
mechanisms, and synthesis. An emphasis is placed
on the reactions of selected classes of organic
compounds, such as alcohols, ethers, aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, benzenoid and heterocyclic aromatics and
their derivatives, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids
and their bio-organic compounds. The study of
these molecules provides a backdrop for exploring
the factors that govern particular transformations
within a synthetic sequence. The use of print
and electronic media and the interpretation
of spectroscopic information (such as infrared,
nuclear magnetic resonance, and ultraviolet-visible
spectroscopies, and mass spectrometry) for the
analysis and differentiation of molecular structures
is continued. This course is designed for students
pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the chemical
sciences or in majors such as premedical, predental
or pharmacy; and for students training for careers in
some chemical technology fields. (FT) AA/AS; CSU;
UC.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 231 and Chemistry 231L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 233 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is the second semester of a one-year
sequence in Organic Chemistry Laboratory and
is designed to illustrate the principles presented
in Chemistry 233. The emphasis is on synthesis,
purification and/or characterization of selected
classes of organic compounds, including but not
limited to aromatics, alcohols, aldehydes and
ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and simple
examples of bio-organic molecules. Additional
emphasis is placed on multi-step synthetic pathways
and product identification using selected methods
of qualitative organic analysis such as wet chemical
and advanced spectroscopic techniques. Variation
of scale from micro- to macro-quantities, and more
advanced separation and analytical techniques,
distinguish the level of this course from Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory. This course is intended for
students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the
chemical sciences or in majors such as premedical,
predental or pharmacy; and for students training
for careers in some chemical technology fields. (FT)
AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 and 201L, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 122 or 150, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.Advisory: English 101 or English 105, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This is a course in quantitative analysis. Major
topics include theory and practice of gravimetric
and volumetric methods of chemical analysis
and introduction to instrumental methods of
analysis with a focus on precision and accuracy
of experimental data. This course is intended for
students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry and
others who need the course for career advancement.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

This discipline may offer specialized instruction
in one or more of the following areas: Supervised
Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265),
Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction
(296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience
(270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on
page 124. Please refer to the class schedule and/or
see the dean or department chair for availability.